2012 J.J. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese GOLDKAPSEL

Place: Mosel, Germany

Variety: Riesling

Farming: Sustainable

An estate more traditional than a bottle of Kabinett with schnitzel. Founded in 1911 by Johan Joseph Prüm and now helmed by the fourth generation of Prüm, Katerina, the wines of this estate are honest and elegant expressions of the vineyards they work with. Although a pleasure to drink in their vivacious youth, patience is truly rewarded—particularly with the Spätlese and Auslese Pradikats.

Words from Stephan Reinhardt via The Wine Advocate

‘The 2012 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule (AP #16 13) reveals a concentrated bouquet of highly delicate Riesling berry aromas along with grapefruit flavors. Rich and concentrated, but with lots of finesse, transparency and elegance on the palate, this noble sweet Auslese is fresh, delicate and very stimulating.’